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Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Dolphin Press
Still maybe my favorite harry potter book. I love Pigwidgeon with all my heart.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: The Windy
The protagonist is an unsympathetic idiot at best and a contemptible cad at worst, but the story is engrossing and the draw of an impending train-wreck kept me reading to the very end. The book is well written, if obviously a product of its time both in style and substance.
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See my review at NewIslamicDirections.com It was the year 1973; the Vietnam War was officially over and Watergate was to begin. Pink Floyd’s, Dark Side of the Moon, was the coveted album of the year, reggae music was launched and bell-bottoms were all the rage. Dear Self: A Year in the Life of a Welfare Mother, chronicles the journal of a young African American mother struggling to raise her seven children amidst the crushing poverty of housing projects, impassive public policy and deep-rooted discrimination. Restricted by unfortunate circumstance, 39-year old Richelene Mitchell expresses her intense literary yearning and activist awareness by writing letters to herself. An open and moving memoir of the trials and platitudes of life, Dear Self is very likely the first literary work of its kind. Narrations in crystalline prose tell of a system that snares it’s most vulnerable; of endless poverty and sacrifice, hope and conflict, societal prejudices and a precarious health condition endured in secret. Her dignity and intellect unrepressed by her economic and social status, Richelene’s hopes and dreams falter with her tenuous hold on life. She writes how spirit-breaking ‘adequate’ can be, stretching pennies and food stamps for her children and trying to keep a warm home. Richelene also fleetingly dares to dream, expectations tempered by her place in life and patiently borrows from the hope she sees in the future of her children. In search of betterment, she finds resilience, joy and gratitude in her children, in her books and writing, her bowling league and in being useful to those around her. A fervent reader and observer of popular culture, Richelene’s writings are infused with her love for literature and poetry. In the pre-internet era and without access to an expensive education, Richelene’s vast knowledge and quick wit are exceptional gifts that do not go unnoticed. Already controversial in her time for her outspoken letter writing to various newspaper editors and politicians, Richelene may have very likely become a celebrated, groundbreaking blogger in our world today. Dear Self is also a story of inner, personal turmoil of the nafs or self. Faced with hardship, humiliation and unyielding loneliness, Richelene struggles to uphold her self-worth and to make the right choices for herself and her children. She longs for companionship and affection but remains firm against the many suitors that come calling. There cannot be passion and companionship without commitment and stability. This is among the many lessons Richelene imparts to us from a bracing self-knowledge that comes with the most shattering of life experiences: divorce, loss, illness and loneliness. Though penned almost 35 years ago, the message of this award-winning book is still clear and astoundingly relevant. With a foreword written by her first-born son Imam Zaid Shakir, American Muslim scholar, professor and writer, Dear Self is a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the exhausting reality of the dark corners and sharp edges of poverty in America. A reality that continues to be faced by millions of American people, whose quiet plight is rarely heard or voiced in such articulate and graceful words. With a forward by Imam Zaid Shakir, american Scholar, professor and writer. Available at NewIslamicDirections.com
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều Tác Giả
I thought this was a great book. It had quite a lot of scope, covered some fairly deep issues and had enough imagination to keep me turning pages. It was easy-to-read, very quick, and as one or two people have pointed out, would make a good beach read. Fans of dystopian novels should give it a try - it won't take too much time from busy schedules. I wouldn't put it on the same standing as Orwell, but it's an entertaining read that shouldn't be dismissed lightly.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Hằng Nga
Beautifully written and woven together
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Laurie Faria Stolarz
First in a series of light murder mysteries, set during the 1848 Woman’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, NY. The main character is a small-town librarian, Glynis Tryon. The social problems, sexism and racism of 19th century America all all reflect the times in which the story is set. The main characters are fictional but real places are used and real people mentioned enough to lend verisimilitude. I enjoyed this book and intend to search out the rest in the series and look for other books by this author.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Cecelia Ahern
I love this series. It,s a good old quest with lots of dungeon and dragon elements. Good Fun.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Phan
Just didn't like it, dont' see what all the hype is. Didn't bother with Wicked after this one since I was never a huge Wizard of Oz fan anyway. If the Cinderella story didn't get me there was no point.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Tracey West
Another really good Highlander novel. I can't wait for the next one out in January. It'll be a long wait. lol
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Thuận
It is simply BEAUTIFUL. A very simple coming-of-age story of an eleven-year old who reflects on what his life in the village has been like from the day he was born till the day he has to leave the valley to go to the city to study and become "a worthy man". The boy´s outlook on life is innocent, pure and heartbreakingly moving. Definitely worth reading.
Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.